Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 40, Number 152, 9 June 1915 — Page 1

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WILSON NOTE BACKS IIP PROTEST Of SUBRrlARirJE WAR TACTICS OF KAISER

Note Started on Cable for Berlin Foreign Office Contents of Communication to Be Published in the United States Friday Morning Bryan Steps Out When Copy of Note Is

Laid on Table for His Signature Official Washington Astounded at Bryan's Move.

PRESIDENT HOLDS GERMANY ACCOUNTABLE

Dispatch of Note Directly Responsible for the Resignation of Bryan and lime of Resignation Contingent Upon Actual Sending of Note to German Kaiser Note Says Useless to Parley About Non Essentials if Germany Disregards American Position.

WASHINGTON, June 9 After a conference with President Wilson, Counselor Lansing of the state department today announced that the American note to Germany will be sent to Berlin today and that it will be published in the United States Friday morning. The note to Germany was being put into code by Chief Clerk Davis of the state department at 10:30 o'clock. It was understood that this task would take three hours. The last note contained 1,576 words and the present note is believed to be shorter. Private Secretary Tumulty today denied rumors that Secretary of Navy Daniels had resigned. Chief Clerk Davis of the state department announced at 12 :30 that the note to Germany was to be started on the cables at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Mr. Davis said the note will be given out tomorrow afternoon for publication Friday morning. TKof Vi4a vnvrnmDnt is. to cond -

strong and pointed rejoinder to the German government s reply on the Lusitania tragedy is the outstanding opinion here today in connection with the sensational resignation of Wm. Jennings Bryan, premier of President Wilson's cabinet. Note to Be Strong. The resignation of the secretary of Btate was the absorbing topic of comment in official and diplomatic circles today and there was a general unanimity of opinion based on the correspondence which passed between the president and the secretary of state that the second Wilson note Is to be even stronger than this government's communication of May 13. 1 The note, prepared by the president and revised in certain details as to language by Counselor Lansing of the state department was ready to be cabled to Berlin today, according to the plans of the chief executive. The note, however, will be signed by Robert Lansing, acting secretary of state and not by Wm. J. Bryan. Mr. Bryan resigned because he reContinued On Page Six.

LANSING MAY SUCCEED BRYAN IN U. S. CABINET

WASHINGTON, June 9. The post af secretary of state made vacant by the resignation of William Jennings flryan. must be filled by President yWilson. with a permanent appoint ment within thirty days. This is required under the act of February 6, 1891, which provides that a vacancy occasioned by death or resignation mu6t not be filled temporarily for a longer period than thirty days " The new secretary need not be con firmed by the senate before he takes office as the president is authorized by law to fill all vacancies that may hap pen during a recess of the senate. Robert Lansing, counselor of the state department, now is acting secre tary of state, and he will continue in this capacity until a permanent secre tary shall have been named by the puresident. The chief executive, It is said, has the counselor under consideration for the premiership, which would be a fitting tribute to his long service for the United States. Representative Flood of Virginia, chairman of the house committee on foreign affairs today declared it highly improbable that a Republican would be made secretary of state to succeed Bryan. "It is true that there are men in the Republican party big enough for the place, but there also are plenty of Democrats big enough for it. Lansing is big enough and Olney, Underwood, Garrison and Lane are big enough for the position. It is true that such men as Root and Knox are big enough for it, but it very unlikely that President Wilson will have to look outside his own party." There is much talk, however, of a coalition cabinet and there are many followers of the executive who are said to favor wiping out party lines in '.he present crisis. Republicans who served at Washington in the premiership and other high places are menlloned for the portfolio in the cabinet. Philander C. Knox, secretary of state lnder the last Republican administra'lon. is talked of as a successor of Mr.

HOW THE PRESS VIEWS STEP OF CABINET CHIEF

NEW YORK, June 9. Moat of the New York morning newspapers fail to deplore the resignation of William J. Bryan as secretary of state. In editorials they comment on the tremendous significance of the break between President Wilson and Mr. Bryan over the note about to be dispatched to Germany. Some excerpts follow: American Mr. Bryan declares himself to be animated above all things by a desire for peace. He ascribes to the president a liked devotion, but questions his methods of attaining the Continued On Page Six. ROBERT LANSING. Bryan, while Elihu Root is suggested as an especially valuable foreign secretary in the present situation. Joseph M. Choate, at one time ambassador to London, also is mentioned. Among the Democrats proposed for consideration, Senator Oscar Underwood, Senator Stone, Chairman of the foreign relations committee and Secretary of War Garrison are prominent.

Pacificist Withdraws From Cabinet

LONDON GASPS AS SECRETARY RESIGNS POST Press Comments Predict Increasingly Difficult Task for U. S. to Hold Neutral Course. BY HERBERT TEMPLE, European Manager of International News Service. LONDON, June 9 The resignation of Wililam Jennings Bryan as Amer ican secretary of state caused a big sensation here. All the London papers devoted much space to the news today and commented upon it and its effect in long editorials. For the first time the American colony is seriously dis cussing tne possibility of war between the United States and Germany Many prominent Americans called at the American embassy to inquire at tnat official source for news of the latest developments in the AmericanGerman situation. The Star, in discussing Mr. Bryan's retirement, says that it is clear that President Wilson's rejoinder in the diplomatic negotiations over the Lusitania is entirely different in tone from the American note of protest, the indication being that it Is more aggressive in tone. Means Firm Stand. The belief is felt here that feeling will run high in the United States during the next few days and that momentous developments may follow the transmission of President Wilson's rejoinder. That the resignation of Mr. Bryan does not necessarily mean war was the view taken by the Standard. However, it-does mean a firmer stand and a more decided American policy according to this newspaper. It was to make some provisions for such a contingency that led the German government to dispatch an unofficial emissary to America to talk "peace" says the Standard. "He could be disavowed more easily than Count Von Bernstorff, the German ambassador. The American policy is a mat' ter for the government and people to settle for themselves. Political feeling will doubtless run high in America within the next few days, but the issues. are, clear enough, though German agents will attempt to confuse the public mind. We hope the United States won't be drawn into the conflict but it is becoming increasingly difficult for her to remain out of It." The Star comments as follows: "Since his appointment to office Secretary of State Bryan has been an unswering worker for world peace. It is almost ironical that the great world conflict in which even now his own country may become involved, should have come about during his tenure of office." .

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WASHINGTON, June 9. Counselor Lansing at 1 o'clock announced that he had signed the German note and that it would be ready for the cables at 2 o'clock. He announced that As sociate Solicitor Chandler Anderson would act as counselor. Wm. J. Bryan today declared that the disagreement with President Wilson over the application of the principles of the Bryan peace treaties to the demand of the United States that Germany cease submarine attacks on merchant men was one of the two reasons why he resigned. The second reason was their disagreement over Mr. Bryan's suggestion that Americans be warned aeainst traveling on belligerent vessels. Mr. Bryan's statement given out when the note was put on the cables is: "My reason for resigning is clearly stated in my letter of resignation that I may empjoy as a private citizen the means wnicn the president does not feel at liberty to employ. I honor him for doing what he believes to be right and I am sure that he desires, as I do, to find a peaceful solution of the problem which has been caused by the action of the submarine. Two Main Points. "Two of the points upon which we differ, each conscious . in conviction, are first as to the suggestion of investigations by an international commission and second as to warning Americans against traveling on belligerent vessels or with cargoes of ammunitions. I believe this nation should frankly state to Germany that we are willing to apply in this case the principles which we are bound by treaty to apply to disputes between the U. S. and the thirty countries with which we harve made treaties providing for investigation of disputes of every character and nature. These treaties negotiated under the administration make war practically impossible between this country and the thirty governments representing nearly threefourths of all the. people of the world. Among the nations are Great Britain, France and Russia. No matter what dispute may arise between us and these nations we agree there will be no declaration of war and no commencement of hostilities until the matters have been investigated by an international' commission, and. a .year's time is allowed for investigation and report. Germany Accepts. - "This .plan was offered to all the nations without any exception, and Germany was one of the nations which accepted the principle, being ' the twelfth of the same to accept. , I do not know whether Germany would accept the offer, but our country should, in my .judgment, make the offer. Such an -tffer, if accepted, - would at once relieve the tension . and silence all the ..Jingoes

who are demanding war. Germany has always been a friendly nation, and a great many of our people are of German ancestry. Why should we not deal with German according to this plan to which the nation has pledged

us support? "The second point is as to the course which should be pursued in regard to Americans traveling on belligerent ships or even with cargoes of ammunition. Why should an Amercan citizen be permitted to involve his country in war by traveling on a belligerent ship when .he knows It will pass through a danger zone? "The question is not whether an American citizen has a right under international law to travel on a belligerent ship, the question is whether he ought not out of consideration for his country avoid danger when avoidance is possible. It is a one-sided sitizenship that compells a government to go to war over a citizen's right, and relieves the citizen of all obligation to consider its welfare. I do not know how far the president can go. The use of the one remedy does not exclude the use of the others. The most familiar illustration is to be found in the action taken by municipal authorities during a riot. It is the duty of the mayor to suppress the mob and prevent violence but he does not hesitate to warn citizens to keep out of the streets during the riot. He does not question their right to use the street for their own protection, and in the interest of order he warns them not to incur the risk involved in going on the street when men are shooting at each other. "The president does not feel justified in taking the action above suggested; lie does not feel justified in the submission of the controversy to investigation or in warning the people not" to incur the extra hazard involved in traveling on belligerent ships and on ' ships carrying ammunition. He may be right in the position he has taken, but as a private citizen I am free to urge both of these propositions and to call public attention to these remedies in the hope of securing such expression of public sentiment as will support the president in employing these remedies if he finds it consistent with his sense of duty' to favor them." GIVE COMMUNITY NIGHT PROGRAM The program for the regular community service at the Central Christian church on Thursday night will be as follows : , Solo Mrs. W. D. Richardson. - Reading Miss Leta Roland. : Address "The Third Element" by Rev. L. C. Anderson. -

RESIGNATION OF BBYAN CAUSES BIG SENSATION IN DIPLOMATIC CIRCLES Rupture Over Tenor of Note Replying to Germany's Answer To First Lusitania Note Separates President Wilson anO Secretary of State Differences So Radical that Bryan Believes Presence in Cabinet Will Embarrass Wilson in Case of Eventuality.

RESIGNATION GIVES RELIEF TO BOTH PARTIES Bryan Refuses to Indicate Future Work and Declines to Comment on Step Bids Farewell to Members of State Department Counselor Lansing Heads Department Ad Interim Until Successor Is Chosen Washington Speculates on Probable Successor to Democratic Leader.

WASHINGTON, June 9 Secretary of State Bryan's resignation came as a great shock to official and diplomatic Washington and ambassadors, ministers and officials of every rank received the news with amazement. Secretary of State Bryan arrived at his office in the state department at 9 :45 o'clock today. He at once took up the routine work on his desk and was interrupted only by a few personal friends who called to express their regret at his resignation. At 10 o'clock he started on a tour of the offices of the war and navy department to bid the officials goodbye. Secretary Brvan uniuarui i

GOD BLESS YOU SAYS BRYAN TO U.S. EXECUTIVE Both Wilson and Former Secretary of State Deeply Affected by Departure of Democratic Leader. CONFER TEN MINUTES Discuss Issues Between Them in Friendly Manner and Then Bryan Leaves White House. WASHINGTON, June 9. In saying farewell, Secretary Bryan told the of ficials and employes of his department that he could not leave without thanking them for their co-operation. He asked them to consider that the fact of this association with him would al ways be sufficient introduction to him at any time and he would appreciate their making their presence known. Solicitor Johnson for the state de partment, replying on behalf of the officials, said one of Mr. Bryan's char acteristics was that of consideration and justice to his most bitter enemies. He shook hands with all present. Leaves the President. At 12: 3o Mr. Bryan walked to the Lf tate house to bid the President goodby. The interview was brief but effecting. Mr. Bryan told the President that his work in Washington had been pleasant and the president responded in kind. Secretary Tumulty was present at the interview which took place in the president's study. It was not expected that Mr. Bryan would again visit the White House during his stay. For ten minutes the president and Mr. Bryan discussed the issues between them in a friendly manner. When Mr. BTyan arose to leave the president also stood up and the two men said, "God bless you" at once. Meets Ambassadors. As Mr. Bryan was leaving the White House the French ambassador arrived and they exchanged a brief parting message on the White House portico. The only other foreign diplomat who said goodby was the Italian ambassador who called for that purpose. Mr. Bryan then walked to the state deContinued On Page Six. Weather Forecast For Indiana Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday. Warmer Thursday. Temperature. Noon 65 Yesterday. MaxTmum 66 Minimum 45 For Richmond Fair and continued cool. Thursday increasing cloudiness. Warmer. ..GENERAL CONDITIONS General fair weather prevails east of the Rocky Mountains.. The coldest June weather on record occurred yesterday In North Dakota with 25 degrees above zero in Minot. A hot wave covers the Sacramento valley in California with 100 degrees In the shade. W. E. Moore, Weather Forecaster.

good ispirits, but was visibly affected

by the expressions of reeret h re ceived. He bade farewell to the press as an official of the Wilson administration at 11 o'clock today. He appeared to be swayed by deep emotion as he began the morning reception to newspaper men. Expresses Relief. "Did you ever see a hen trying: to get her chickens under her wings in the evening?" he asked. "Some times I have felt- like a hen. I have been trying to keep a number of international secrets. Some times, no doubt. I have been cross and irritable. You do not question the hen's good intentions, and I hope you won't question mine. So much for any friction. I have no news for you this morning." Mr. Bryan then stated he would relinquish his office at the time the note in put on the table for Germany, and that at that hour he would issue a statement to the American public, giving an account, of the reasons for his resignation. Mr. Bryan admitted he had received a number of telegrams from friends since news of his resig nation became public, but he declined to give out either the text or trend of these messages, as he considered them confidential. The secretary signed much of the routine mail at his office this morning but there were no important documents awaiting his approval. He said that he understood that Counsellor Lansing would become secretary ad interim, but he would not discuss de-: partmental matters further. No Plans Outlined. 'I have no personal plans for an-; nouncement at present," Mr. Bryan said. He added when he went home j today that he would cease to be con- j nected'with the office. At noon Sec- ' retary Bryan received the department I officials and employes in final audi- i ence. About one hundred and fifty ! men and women of the various bu- ! reaus assembled in the secretary's re- j ception room and applauded his brief 1 address of farewell. ) Rumore of a disagreement in the cabinet over the administration's pol- j icy toward Germany have been cur- j rent, but no one outside of those j close to the president had any idea' it was serious enough to cause the resignation of the head of the chief executive's official, family. Consequently, the announcement caused a sensation here, that has not been paralleled In recent years. Diplomats and officials generally expressed regret that the break should have come at this critical period. They interpreted the resignation in Continued On Page Ten. ROBBERS GET $200 AT HARNESS STORE The robbery of the Birck harnessstore on Main near Fifth street Saturday night or Sunday became public '. today when Mr. Birk reluctantly ad- j mitted his store and safe had been ' broken into. He did not report the matter to the police but is carrying on an investigation in the hope that j he will locate the robber through papers which were stolen. j Mr. Birk refused to make public i the amount of money stolen, but it is ! said, the cash and two small checks ' , totaled $200. The owner said he is ' puzzled as to the method of entrance. .! Probably a skeleton key was used to turn locks and jimmies were used to throw out bars. It is believed - the robbery is the . . work of ' local talent. There are no signs of the professional burglar about j the place and no clues were left to 1 trace the robber. '